Gibson style Crestwood bass???

[Bionic-Joe]

Well ...since I don't own any Epiphone basses....I must be a dumb-ass because I guess the headstock has absolutely nothing to do with the letter E for Epiphone. Hell with it. I play Gibson Thunderbirds....I'm out.

[Bionic-Joe]

Just sayin' what I heard from a reputable guy.....I don't want any trouble....

[gweimer]

Just sayin' what I heard from a reputable guy.....I don't want any trouble....

No, you're good.  We love debating minute details here.   

[Dave W]

No reason to get excited. Could be true. Now that you've brought it up, it's certainly possible, but I don't think most people would consider it confirmed.

[Bionic-Joe]

But really guys...Don't you think that clown who built it should have used Thunderbuckers or Mike Lull pickups??? I mean, C'mon...The real reason I play vintage basses is because #1...yes the wood is better with age because it's had time for the moisture to depart...but #0 even before #1 is...they don't build new basses like these..I swear...If they built Thunderbirds exactly like they did in the 60's..I'd rather have a new one!!! Man..If only Gibson followed in the footsteps of Fender...they are doing a GREAT job at their reissues!!!

[gweimer]

Well, the builder is in Europe, so it could be that the pickup cost and availability led him to the Hagstroms over another choice.   He's still extremely high-priced on this bass, though.  He's charging as much as Bruce Johnson does for a Scroll Bass, and a real Embassy can be had for a lot less, once one becomes available. 

[Bionic-Joe]

What is he charging for these??

[the mojo hobo]

Actually...it is not a Batwing.....as many misinformed people believe...it is the letter E for Epiphone......Ya heard it from BAZ COOPER First!!!

I don't remember where, but I have read somewhere that the batwing headstock was inspired or based on by the letter E for Epiphone. I'm backing Baz on this one, but I'm still calling it a batwing.

[Highlander]

The by-line I use on a WWII site I haunt is, "If reaserch was easy, it wouldn't need researching...", so Baz gets the kudos for at least bringing it to our attention... he now has Mojo as a seconder...

What something was originally designed for/designated as and what it is now known as are often considerably different...

Further research required...

[gweimer]

What is he charging for these??

2800 Euros, about $3500.

[dadagoboi]

2800 Euros, about $3500.

Only 10 times what I paid for this Embassy 2 years ago

[gweimer]

Only 10 times what I paid for this Embassy 2 years ago

As I recall, we both bid on that.  Didn't you have to do some work, including the truss rod?  Either way, a great deal.  BTW - I'd be interested in a white pickguard for mine.  Would you be able to do one?

[dadagoboi]

As I recall, we both bid on that.  Didn't you have to do some work, including the truss rod?  Either way, a great deal.  BTW - I'd be interested in a white pickguard for mine.  Would you be able to do one?

I found mine on CL about 5 miles from my house, it had been listed for almost a month when I found it.  It needs a headstock repair.  Initially I was going to part it out but the plan now is to repair/restore it.  When I get around to the pickguard I'll do you one at the same time.  Not going to be for a while though.

[Bionic-Joe]

$3,500? You could buy an original one for that!!!!! INsanity!!!

[dadagoboi]

$3,500? You could buy an original one for that!!!!! INsanity!!!

Probably more than one judging by what I paid.